"Cobb lived off the field as though he wished to live forever. He lived on the field as though it was his last day"
- Branch Rickey
About this Quote
Branch Rickey's quote about Jackie Robinson's colleague, Pee Wee Cobb, speaks to the way he lived his life. Cobb was a man who was figured out to maximize every minute. He was enthusiastic about life and wanted to experience as much as he could. Off the field, he lived life to the fullest, as if he wanted to live forever. He was constantly trying to find brand-new experiences and ways to maximize his time. On the field, he played with a sense of urgency and strength, as if it was his last day. He was figured out to make the most of every chance and to leave an enduring impression on the video game. Cobb was a guy who was identified to make the most of every moment and to leave a long lasting legacy.
This quote is written / told by Branch Rickey between December 20, 1881 and December 9, 1965. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
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